Cameron Jones hopes to shine with the Rockdale City Suns
Having played for clubs such as A.P.I.A.-Leichhardt Tigers, Manly United and the West Sydney Berries in the past, the midfielder knows what it takes to play at such a high level. After his short half year stint with the Suns in 2009, Jones is hungry to play NSW Premier League football yet again.
A Rockdale City Suns player at heart, Jones left the Suns to join the Tigers in 2005 in his search to continue playing NSW Premier League football.
Now at 28 and after five years away from his beloved club, Jones is back and ready to show why Rockdale City Suns are a force to be reckoned with.
“I love being back at the Rockdale City Suns. It took me a while to return here but now that I?m back I am really enjoying it and ready to show we mean business,? he said.
?It?s a very exciting time at the club, with the new ground and being back in the NSW Premier League; it?s a new era and I love being a part of it all.?
Jones? vision, rock-solid defence and ability to snatch goals when most needed played a key role in Rockdale?s promotion from the NSW Super League to the NSW Premier League in 2009.
However, with the first round clash against last season?s NSW Premier League Premiers, Sydney United, just weeks away ?Jonesy? knows his team has their work cut out this season.
?Only time will tell as to how well we do in the NSW Premier League,? said Jones humbly.
?We have put together a very impressive squad so we are quietly confident of a strong season.?
?Our goal is to re-establish ourselves as a strong competitor in the top flight for this first season and whatever happens after is a bonus,? he continued.
The fact that the Suns are an unknown entity could be one of the biggest strengths for the club according to the 28-year-old. He believes Rockdale have what it takes to play ?free flowing football? and the ability to cause surprises despite the high level of competition they face.
?No one really knows what we are going to bring to the table in 2010,? said Jones.
“You could say no one is expecting much from us, which is fine,? he added.
Jones? assumption may be right; however, if pre-season results are anything to go by, NSW Premier League clubs may want to start thinking twice before writing off the Rockdale City Suns too early.
Their solid win over Preston, A.P.I.A.-Leichhardt Tigers and Bankstown (2-1), along with their surprise draw with Sydney Olympic and Marconi in recent weeks showed they?re certainly not around to make up the numbers that?s for sure.
Although they suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of a strong Bonnyrigg White Eagles outfit, the Suns learnt valuable lessons from the match.
?The Bonnyrigg match was a great measuring stick for us to see where we are at with our preparations for 2010,? he said.
Jones was quick to add that defeat or no defeat, the Suns would be ready for the start of the season.
?We?ve started ramping up the fitness aspect recently and there?s no doubt we?ll be in peak condition and ready to face Sydney United come round one,? he said.
With Jones? experience, dedication and vision from midfield an ever inspiring force, the Sun?s may just have what it takes to cause some major surprises in 2010. Only time will tell.
-By Caetano Lima
